central — in or near the center of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in or near the center of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsentrəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks she's the central figure in every family drama, but really she's just the drama queen.
- The central air conditioning broke down on the hottest day of summer.
- Trust is central to any good relationship, unlike my ex who was central to every gossip.
central
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsentrəl/]
in or near the center of something
A girl stands in the central position of the playground circle
At the central rental, he checks his ventral wallet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'centrum' (center), which ultimately traces to Ancient Greek 'kentron' (sharp point, center point). The word evolved to denote the pivotal point around which all other elements are organized, akin to the center point of a compass when drawing a circle.
Breakdown
centrum (center) + -al (adjective suffix). The Latin noun 'centrum' forms the root, with the suffix '-al' converting it to an adjective meaning 'of or relating to the center.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks she's the central figure in every family drama, but really she's just the drama queen.”
“The central air conditioning broke down on the hottest day of summer.”
“Trust is central to any good relationship, unlike my ex who was central to every gossip.”
“The central library serves the entire community.”
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